National Brands Limited Mechanical Engineering

4 months ago


Pinetown, South Africa AVI Limited Full time

**ARE YOU READY TO JOIN A COMPANY WHERE REAL PEOPLE DO EXCEPTIONAL THINGS?**

At our two **NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED (NBL)** Biscuits Factories in Isando, Gauteng and Westmead, KwaZulu Natal we don’t just bake biscuits; we create memorable moments with the finest ingredients adding a sprinkle of magic in every bite From the rich, chocolatey goodness of **Romany Creams**, to the nostalgic **Zoo biscuits**, or the thrill of opening **Bakers Choice Assorted** on Christmas day, we have been at the forefront of creating countless cherished memories for South Africans' lives for over 170 years.

**AVI Limited** is seeking a dedicated **MECHANICAL ENGINEERING GRADUATE** to join our **NBL WESTMEAD BISCUITS FACTORY**, based in _Westmead, KwaZulu Natal_. At this factory, we create a variety of our beloved creamed and enrobed biscuits, including Romany Tarte, Zoo, Choc-Kits, Gossips, Topper, Jolly Jammers, Red Label, Romany Creams, and Strawberry Whirls. Our lineup also features the iconic and classic Choice Assorted and the latest innovation to our ‘Swirl of Magical’ biscuit family: Choc-oBreak, Tennis Doubles, and ZooZoos.

**Why you should join our NBL Biscuits Team**:

- ** Innovative Environment**: Work in a forward-thinking company where your contributions are valued.
- ** Career Growth**: Gain hands-on experience that will help you grow professionally.
- ** Dynamic Team**: Join a supportive and collaborative team.
- ** Impact**: See the direct results of your work and make a meaningful impact on our production processes.

**Why join AVI Limited & NBL as a Graduate?**

Our meticulously designed 24-month AVI-Graduate Programme incorporates:

- Comprehensive hands-on experience and opportunities to develop your technical, leadership, and business skills
- Real exposure and practical learning in actual working environments
- Constant mentorship, guidance and support
- Exposure to a host of diverse operational and business situations spanning from:

- Improvement projects
- CSI Initiatives
- Skills training
- Behavioural development

**What you will be doing**:

- ** Breakdown Analysis**: Investigate equipment breakdowns and recommend solutions to minimise downtime.
- ** System Review**: Ensure the accuracy and reliability of information in our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- ** Workshop Management**: Oversee workshop activities, ensuring adherence to relevant standards.
- ** Problem-Solving Culture**: Help develop and maintain a culture of problem-solving through root cause analysis practices.
- ** Reporting**: Compile and analyse reports on KPIs, asset care compliance, artisan utilisation, employee management, and financial forecasts.
- ** Advice and Solutions**: Provide advice and problem-solving techniques for various engineering challenges.
- ** Compliance**: Assist in ensuring adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act).
- ** Manufacturing Capability**: Implement strategies like 5S and Reliability Centered Maintenance to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
- ** Engineering Spares**: Manage select aspects of engineering spares.
- ** Lubrication Strategies**: Develop and implement effective lubrication management strategies.

**What you will need to be considered**:
**Qualifications**:

- ** A **Bachelor of Sciences** or **Bachelor of Engineering** or **Bachelor of Technology** with a major in _Mechanical Engineering_
- A minimum average of 60% in the final year of studies

**Additional Requirements**:

- ** Experience Bonus**: Vacation or part-time work experience is a plus
- ** Effective Communicator**: Ability to relate to and communicate confidently across various organisational levels.
- ** Flexible Availability**: Willingness to travel between our factories and work overtime and shifts as our factory operates continuously and flexibility is essential
- ** Adaptability**_: _Ability to adapt quickly and ask questions in a fast-paced factory environment, embrace different approaches and thrive in a dynamic environment.
- ** Factory Enthusiast**: Willingness to work in a manufacturing and factory environment with mínimal office work
- ** Mobile**: Must have a valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
- ** Report Preparation & Presentation**: Communicate your findings and recommendations.
- ** Open-mindedness**: Identify opportunities for improvement and suggest innovative solutions.
- ** Problem-Solver**: Hands-on approach to finding solutions
- ** Engineering Insight**: Good understanding of Mechanical Engineering

**What makes you an exceptional fit for the role?**
- ** Analytical Problem Solver**: You excel at identifying solutions by effectively gathering and analysing information, asking the right questions, and thinking things through.
- ** Fact-Focused Investigator**: You prioritise finding and documenting facts to understand the logic behind any problem.
- ** Dependable and Deadline-Driven**: You are reliable and ensure your work is completed on time and mee



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